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Weather & Climate in Blankenberge, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blankenberge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3131°N, 3.1323°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 107 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 126 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 109 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M2.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Blankenberge has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").